Authors : O.V. Oyerinde and 1A. G. Daramola
Abstract: This study assessed the socio-economic characteristics of African locust bean producers in the savannah zone of Oyo State, South West Nigeria. Data for the study were collected from 160 respondents through the use of validated questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and gross margin analysis were used to analyze the data. The findings revealed the three stages of production as collection, semi-processing and processing. It also revealed the tenurial status of collectors of African locust bean, as a factor that impedes its promotion and development in this area of study. It was also discovered that, women mainly do the processing of African locust bean into food condiment, while the collection of the matured fruits is carried out by men.
Oyerinde, O.V. and 1A. G. Daramola, , 2004. Socio-Economic Characteristics of African Locust Bean Producers in South West Nigeria . Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, 2: 291-294.